1935 Chevrolet Master Deluxe 2 Door Sedan
Styling for the 1935 Chevrolet Master Deluxe featured some noticeable changes. They made an already very attractive car even more handsome. Finding a nice original condition 35 that has not been chopped, channelled, shaved and frenched, or otherwise modified, is not the easiest task. The word "elegant" when used in describing a car from the 1930’s is usually reserved for Packards, Cadillacs, Auburns, and cars of that likeness. The 35 Chevrolet has a definite understated elegant presence about it, unpretentious but classy.
Here is a very nice sedan finished in the correct Hollywood tan which makes the red trimmed wire wheels standout with 5.50X17 wide whitewall tires that look terrific. The rear mounted spare tire is fully enclosed and matches the other four. This striking 1935 Chevrolet Master Deluxe two-door sedan is a cheerful reminder of how our grandparents got around during the Great Depression. It’s remarkably stylish and a lot of fun to drive, a testament to basic transportation when even affordable cars were built with pride and exuded quality.
This 35 is an older restoration that was restored from the ground up with many receipts for the work that was done. This Chevy does attract a lot of attention, and one reason is that it’s not a Ford. When was the last time you saw an unmodified original steel ’35 Chevy? From the ornate grille to the flowing fenders to the very stylish rear deck treatment this one stands out in a crowd. Big suicide-style doors give you great access to the interior and create one of the most attractive styling elements of the car and a nice balance between the front and rear windows There’s enough chrome to give the Master Deluxe an upscale look, including a detailed hood ornament and a single taillight out back.
The interior is comfortable and traditional, with front buckets that look like furniture rather than car seats, and the effect is extremely appealing. They’re designed to allow good access to the spacious rear seat area and the custom cloth upholstery is tastefully done in period-style patterns. Wood window moldings match the dash and instrument panel, which is full of original gauges. The Chevy’s low-key style looks great even today. It is basic, even radios were still considered innovative and expensive in 1935, although there’s an accessory under-dash heater that’s surprisingly effective on cool nights. You’ll undoubtedly find that once you’re behind the wheel, this handsome Chevy feels familiar and competent and the controls are easy to master.
Part of the Chevy’s familiarity comes from a 216ci Valve-in-Head inline 6 with 80HP. Its smooth and works remarkably well in the lightweight sedan. Its dressed in proper Chevy gray paint. With a single downdraft carburetor with oil bath air cleaner and easy service access. It still uses its original 6-volt electrical system. The driving experience is very authentic. By 1935, GM was using synchromesh on all their cars, even the affordable Chevys. The 3-speed manual transmission is easy to shift and clutch action is light. Its happy to cruise at 50-55 MPH with a smooth mechanical whoosh coming from under the hood and a nice 6-cylinder grumble from the single tailpipe.
Affordable antique fun, this Chevy is competent, stylish, and easy to drive, which just happen to be the same reasons your grandparents were so fond of cars just like this…and you will be too…GET OUT AND DRIVE!
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